Can we take Leonard in the 2nd and draft another RB in 3rd??

[bigbub2352]

If we stand pat with our picks till draft day and take a defensive player with our 12th pick hopefully Willis or Okoye, would it be possible or conceivable to take Brian Leonard at FB/RB/H-back in the second round, and go after a RB with one of our 3rd round picks, say Tony Hunt, Michael Bush, Wright from Fresno State, Henry from AZ

If the draft played out that way i would be very happy that leaves us with another 3rd to take a TE or CB and then u still got 4th rd, 6th rd, and 2 7th rds to get more depth

I hope the scenario plays out this way that would truly add a much needed dimension to our offense!

[gr8slayer]

Re: Can we take Leonard in the 2nd and draft another RB in 3rd??

If I'm not mistaken Leonard is convinced he's a RB and has lost a lot of weight.

[gil]

Re: Can we take Leonard in the 2nd and draft another RB in 3rd??

I just can't see them devoting two first day picks to RB - I know Leonard has achieved folk-hero status, but I'm not sure he's the playmaking type of back we need.

I expect them to get one RB on the first day and then maybe take a shot on another one in a later round or bring an undrafted FA or two to create some competition in camp.

[R. Rich]

Re: Can we take Leonard in the 2nd and draft another RB in 3rd??

If Willis gets past San Fransisco @ #11, I'd be surprised. Okoye would be a stronger possibility out of the two, I believe.

[bigbub2352]

Re: Can we take Leonard in the 2nd and draft another RB in 3rd??

If I'm not mistaken Leonard is convinced he's a RB and has lost a lot of weight.

In the article on Buffalobills.com he said he will play FB and weighs 226lbs, and says he is most affective in the flats, came down from 238lbs to run at combine, also said he will play FB no problem with that is what his team wants him to do

"If a team needs me to be a straight-ahead blocking fullback, then that's what I'll do," said Leonard. "I don't feel that using me that way would be getting the best out of me, but if the team wants me to do that, I'll do it. I think I'm at my best though when I get out in the flat, get the ball in my hands and make some people miss."

http://www.buffalobills.com/news/news.jsp?news_id=4693

[gr8slayer]

Re: Can we take Leonard in the 2nd and draft another RB in 3rd??

If Willis gets past San Fransisco @ #11, I'd be surprised. Okoye would be a stronger possibility out of the two, I believe.

No way were drafting another freaking DT after we drafted McCargo in the first.

[R. Rich]

Re: Can we take Leonard in the 2nd and draft another RB in 3rd??

No way were drafting another freaking DT after we drafted McCargo in the first.

Agreed, which is why I don't think either will end up in Buffalo, unless we trade up ahead of San Fransisco for Willis, which I hope we don't do, as we shouldn't be pidgeon-holing ourselves for one player/position.

Not only that, but if we were to draft one, who do we cut out of Williams, Triplett, McCargo, and Walker? Or, do people think we'd keep 5 DTs on the roster? Doubtful.

[gr8slayer]

Re: Can we take Leonard in the 2nd and draft another RB in 3rd??

Agreed, which is why I don't think either will end up in Buffalo, unless we trade up ahead of San Fransisco for Willis, which I hope we don't do, as we shouldn't be pidgeon-holing ourselves for one player/position.

If we aren't taking Lynch I hope we trade down and grab another second or third round pick. This to me is just a very weak draft after Lynch and I think we can get good value at the 20-25 range in the draft.

[R. Rich]

Re: Can we take Leonard in the 2nd and draft another RB in 3rd??

If we aren't taking Lynch I hope we trade down and grab another second or third round pick. This to me is just a very weak draft after Lynch and I think we can get good value at the 20-25 range in the draft.

Again, I don't see a need to move down. Just take a different position. It's not like the Bills can't use help elsewhere. Plus, if Peterson is gone and Lynch is all set up for Green Bay to pick, who would trade up for that pick and why? Too many people think trading down is like ordering pizza. It's not that easy.

[gr8slayer]

Re: Can we take Leonard in the 2nd and draft another RB in 3rd??

Again, I don't see a need to move down. Just take a different position. It's not like the Bills can't use help elsewhere. Plus, if Peterson is gone and Lynch is all set up for Green Bay to pick, who would trade up for that pick and why? Too many people think trading down is like ordering pizza. It's not that easy.

Yeah but who is worth the number twelve pick other than Peterson, Willis, Lynch?

[bigbub2352]

Re: Can we take Leonard in the 2nd and draft another RB in 3rd??

I think if Willis is gone we will take Leon Hall or Darrel Revis at Cb, not my choice, but i got a feeling that the Bills brass feel this way

[gr8slayer]

Re: Can we take Leonard in the 2nd and draft another RB in 3rd??

I think if Willis is gone we will take Leon Hall or Darrel Revis at Cb, not my choice, but i got a feeling that the Bills brass feel this way

We can still probably trade down and get one of those guys.

[bigbub2352]

Re: Can we take Leonard in the 2nd and draft another RB in 3rd??

We can still probably trade down and get one of those guys.

I agree 100% but we need to find a partner

[gr8slayer]

Re: Can we take Leonard in the 2nd and draft another RB in 3rd??

I agree 100% but we need to find a partner

I'm sure someone out there would take the bait. If not then best player available.

[jamesiscool]

Re: Can we take Leonard in the 2nd and draft another RB in 3rd??

I think if Willis is gone we will take Leon Hall or Darrel Revis at Cb, not my choice, but i got a feeling that the Bills brass feel this way

we better trade down for that. almost if not all three of those CB's will be on the board when we draft at 12.